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We're settling back into our regular sessions at 3 Jewels. All are welcome to come along.

We are also organising ongoing events under the Diamond Wisdom group, which has more of a business and life success focus ... If you'd also like to be on that email list, please send an email to info@diamondwisdom.sg

3 Jewels Events - some date changes

ACI 2 Buddhist Refuge - or 'I can't get no satisfaction'

We're about half way through this particular Tibetan Buddhist philosophy course - and there are 18 courses in total! Anyone is welcome to join, but please be aware that this is not a drop-in class, and if you sign up, there are homework, and assessment requirements.

When : Every monday

time: 7.30 - 9.30pm

Karmic Management - final session of this series

Russell will wrap up the KM rules and we'll finish working on the particular problems we've all been tackling, or the things we've been trying to get done for the past few months - we can also review and see if we've made progress to toward our goals.

When: Fri 28 October

Time: 7.30 - 9.00pm

Meditation Group

A bi-weekly meditation session offering a gentle end to the week and a place to help you develop a regular meditation practice. Next time, we'll continue using the mind to watch the mind, and we'll see how we can use our meditation to help us tackle anger.

When: Fri 4 November, Fri 25 Nov

Time: 730-9.00pm

DATE CHANGE - Fri 18 November - a whole new revamped KM class will start - so if you haven't been before - it'd be good to wait for this session. More details next week.

all events at 51b Temple St, Chinatown (top floor) - MRT Chinatown

cost: by donation for rent

** please email to let us know if you're coming to any of the sessions.

Yoga

Lady Niguma Yoga at Macritichie

Will start this weekly practice session again on Nov 30. from 7.00am - 8.30 am - please call Jaki if you're coming- 96779969 - and I'll give you directions

PLease bring your own mat and water.

Ven. Marut in Singapore, January 2011

We are very excited to welcome Venerable Sumati Marut back to Singapore in January 2011. He will be teaching two courses here:

The Way of Devotion (January 4-6, 7:30-9:30pm; Venue: Oasis Holistic, 2/F, 10 Selegie Rd, #01-50 Selegie House, Tel 6442 2881. Nearest MRT: Little India)
This three-class series of dharma classes will reveal the beauty and power of developing a close relationship with a spiritual master. Drawing upon the third chapter of Master Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, and other Asian classics, Venerable Marut will clearly explain the role and importance of devotion in one’s spiritual journey.

Cost: Free - donations appreciated, to cover venue and related-expenses.

Email 3j.singapore@gmail.com to pre-register

Hatha Yoga Pradipika Essentials (January 7-9; six sessions at Pure Yoga, Ngee Ann City, Tower A, 18/F - Jan 7, 7:30-9:30pm; Jan 8, 1:00-7:30pm; Jan 9, 1:00 - 5:30pm. Total: 11 hours workshop)
The most famous book on yoga ever written is the Yoga Sutra; but there’s nothing in the text about how to do the specific poses or asanas of yoga. The source for all the systems of yoga followed in the world today is called “Light on the Yoga of Sun and Moon,” or Hatha Yoga Pradipika in Sanskrit. The Indian yogi Swatmarama wrote this comprehensive explanation of the entire physical and spiritual path of yoga about 500 years ago.

In the workshop, topics covered by Ven. Marut will include: lineage, the ideal retreat setting, vows and commitments, a description of the major asanas, proper diet, the kriyas, pranayama, the bandhas, mudras, kundalini, partner practices, samadhi, and a deep investigation into ultimate reality or “emptiness.” In addition, the course includes stories from Cindy Lee of the lives of the great yogis of the past (the mahasiddhas) and very practical advice on how to recognize and combat the mental and physical problems that may arise from intense yogic practice. Finally, asana practice, Tibetan Heart Yoga Series 4, will be lead by Yoga Studies Institute staff Cassandra Dolorios of Texas, USA.

Contact Pure Yoga at +65 6733 8863 for registration (full course S$495, individual sessions S$90).

Post-Singapore retreat at Borobudur, Indonesia (January 10-14, 2011)
Study the Diamond Cutter Sutra at the sacred pilgrimmage site of Borobudur Temple on the island of Java in Indonesia. In addition to dharma classes focused on wisdom and ultimate reality, the retreat will also include yoga sessions, meditation and trips to the temple and grounds. For more information on itinerary, logistics and costs/registration, please see perfectionofwisdom.wordpress.com or contact Ramesh at revive.ramesh@gmail.com +65 9617 6340.

January 10, 2:30-9:30pm; Jan 11-13, 10:00am - 9:30pm; Jan 14 morning departure.

Venue: Manohara Hotel at Borobudur Park, plus Borobudur Temple grounds

Costs: Course fee S$215 (covers printed material costs and expenses associated with conducting the retreat). Optional: Room and Board at Manohara Hotel (venue) S$540 (Check in Jan 10, Check out Jan 14 morning). Total cost (excluding airfare and visa-on-arrival) for attendees planning to stay at Manohara therefore equals Course Fee (S$215) + Room/Board/local transfers (S$540) = S$755. (FEE INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND FINALISATION)

** Students attending from Singapore are advised to book their own flights ASAP (for example, AirAsia flight QZ-7139 at 11:10am on Jan. 10, return QZ-7138 at 7:30am on Jan. 14)